Professional with extensive experience in founding and managing businesses, demonstrating exceptional leadership and strategic planning capabilities. Proven track record in creating and implementing effective business strategies, fostering team collaboration, and driving growth. Known for adaptability and results-focused approach, excelling in dynamic and fast-paced environments.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Founder and Owner
Dough Sweet LLC
West Chester, PA
01.2022 - Current
Created logo and brand identity
Found production space & created successful recipes
Research, contact and maintain relationships with local event organizers
Set up and represent brand at local events
Maintain business website and social media platforms
Manage production schedules, oversee daily ingredient sourcing and preparation, and ensured consistent quality of product
Developed and executed marketing plans to promote the business, resulting in a significant increase in sales and customer satisfaction.
Create and maintain wholesale contracts with retail outlets and universities
Offer sampling support to new accounts
Office and Marketing Manager
The Law Office of Kevin M. Kennedy
Chapel Hill, NC
07.2010 - 05.2011
Processed new clients’ accounts via Quickbook
Answered and fielding phone inquiries and interacting with clients.
Processing clients’ court judgements via verbal and written communication.
Daily office maintenance, updating social media and assisting the attorney with court scheduling.
Seasonal Activation Manager
Team Enterprises
Research Triangle, NC
09.2009 - 12.2009
Managed and staffed all events for seasonal program with client, MillerCoors.
Recruited, hired, trained and managed a quality promotional staff of 15 employees.
Maintained client relationships by tracking and communicating all program progress to ensure client’s goals were met and exceeded.
Developed monthly promotion plan schedule to ensure all events were executed properly.
Reported tracking results and maintained promotional staff payroll.
Team Manager
Red Bull North America
Orange County, CA/Santa Barbara, CA
04.2003 - 07.2009
Recruited, trained and maintained a sampling team of 15-20 employees and responsible for consumer outreach to a population of 3 million in Orange County.
Conducted market analysis and created objectives and goals in support of corporation’s strategic plan.
Analyzed marketing strategies and results to improve brand awareness.
Independently managed projects and events simultaneously.
Collaborated with Kastner & Partners Advertising Agency on marketing materials for events and special programs.
Responsible for budgets, employee payroll, expense reports, scheduling and market reporting.
Established and maintained working relationships with the community including local universities.
Motivated and coached team members through teamwork based and professional development activities.
Created and maintained team’s social networking sites.
Supported sales through integration of marketing and sales team members.
Consumer Affairs Specialist Lead
Consumer Affairs Specialist Lead
Santa Monica, CA
08.2003 - 03.2007
Responded to consumer inquiries on a timely basis using excellent written and verbal skills.
Compiled, edited and published monthly internal newsletter.
Maintained and managed Salesforce CRM database.
Supported internal clients by generating and distributing marketing reports.
Responsible for creation of innovative consumer outreach projects for specific target audiences.
Identified and directed risk management issues in a confidential manner.
Managed consumer litigation issues with legal department using discretion.
Developed a training module for Red Bull Canada Consumer Affairs department.
Trained new hires and coached existing team on all processes and created team schedules.
Served as point of contact in absence of Consumer Affairs Manager.
Identified, qualified and fielded sales and marketing leads.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Marketing
University of Central Florida
05.2002
Skills
Team leadership
Strategic thinking
Marketing
Entrepreneurial and innovative
Customer focus
Start-up operations
Management team leadership
Timeline
Founder and Owner
Dough Sweet LLC
01.2022 - Current
Office and Marketing Manager
The Law Office of Kevin M. Kennedy
07.2010 - 05.2011
Seasonal Activation Manager
Team Enterprises
09.2009 - 12.2009
Consumer Affairs Specialist Lead
Consumer Affairs Specialist Lead
08.2003 - 03.2007
Team Manager
Red Bull North America
04.2003 - 07.2009
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Marketing
Founder, Owner, Executive Creative Director, Producer, Small Business and Non Profit Business and Marketing Consultant and Coach at Whiskey Owl MediaFounder, Owner, Executive Creative Director, Producer, Small Business and Non Profit Business and Marketing Consultant and Coach at Whiskey Owl Media